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JapanFreight rates from Shanghai to Tokyo.
Ocean freight for 20GP, 40GP, 40HC from Shanghai (CNSHA) to Tokyo (JPTYO), 2 to 3 days in transit. Prices as of 30 Oct 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Shanghai to Tokyo
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Container shipping cost Shanghai to Tokyo
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20GP | Carrier sailings | $460 | $460 | 16 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40GP | Carrier sailings | $890 | $890 | 16 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
| 40HC | Carrier sailings | $890 | $890 | 16 sailings, updated 30 Oct 2026 |
Sources: published carrier prices on 16 sailings in Navo Freight Rates (updated 30 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Cheapest upcoming sailings Shanghai to Tokyo
Carrier list prices on scheduled departures. Space and the final price are confirmed when you book.
| Carrier | Departs | Arrives | Transit | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSCOSnl Nanjing · SKT4 | 11 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOAsiatic Quest · SKT5 | 13 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | 2 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOConfidence · SKT6 | 13 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOEstima · SKT7 | 14 Nov 2026 | 17 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOConsilia · SKT2 | 16 Nov 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | 2 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOSnl Nanjing · SKT4 | 18 Nov 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOAsiatic Quest · SKT5 | 19 Nov 2026 | 22 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
| COSCOConfidence · SKT6 | 20 Nov 2026 | 23 Nov 2026 | 3 d | $460 | $890 | $890 |
Container shipping cost from Shanghai to Tokyo
The lowest container shipping cost from Shanghai to Tokyo we have on record is $460 for a 20GP, $890 for a 40GP and $890 for a 40HC.
The median 40ft price over 16 sailings is $890; the cheapest is $890 and the dearest $1,600. Compare sailings before you book, the gap is $710 per box.
Carrier prices are ocean freight, port to port, before origin and destination terminal handling, documentation, customs and any trucking.
Shipping from Shanghai to Tokyo
16 sailings from Shanghai to Tokyo carry a published price between 11 Nov 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.
Scheduled transit is 2 to 3 days port to port, all on direct services.
Carriers on the lane: COSCO and Maersk.
By sea Shanghai to Tokyo is 1,042 nautical miles, about 3.1 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Shanghai to Tokyo: where the numbers come from
Prices come from Navo Rates: sailings with a published price, updated between 30 Oct 2026 and 30 Oct 2026. Each figure is a list price for one sailing, not an offer: availability and the final price are confirmed when you request a quote.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Shanghai to Tokyo above: it asks the carriers and forwarders connected to Navo at the moment you search.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Tokyo?
The lowest price we hold for Shanghai to Tokyo is $460 per 20GP, $890 per 40GP and $890 per 40HC. Carrier prices are port to port, before local charges. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Shanghai to Tokyo take?
Carriers schedule 2 to 3 days port to port on this lane. The sea distance is 1,042 nm, about 3.1 days at 14 knots without port calls.
Which shipping lines sail from Shanghai to Tokyo?
COSCO and Maersk have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Carrier prices cover ocean freight for one container, port to port. Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
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